HAR §17-891.2-18. **§17-891

2-18 Transportation provisions.** When transportation is provided, children shall be protected by adequate supervision and safety precautions as follows: (1) The vehicle and driver providing transportation shall satisfy all relevant motor carrier safety rules and traffic laws of the state; (2) No more than six children under the age of six years shall be transported when only one adult is in the vehicle; (3) Children shall be instructed in safe transportation conduct as appropriate for age and stage of development; (4) Children shall be secured in the seat of the bus or in the back seat of a personal vehicle in approved car seats or restraints; (5) Prior to transporting children, the provider shall obtain written permission from the parent or guardian that each child is allowed to be transported by the provider in a personal vehicle or by public bus; (6) A child shall not be left unattended in a vehicle; (7) The provider shall take a head count or attendance record check before and after transportation is provided; and (8) During any field trip or excursion, the provider shall have available with them a first aid kit, emergency contact phone numbers, and medical treatment release forms signed by the child's parent or guardian. [Eff SEP 2023] (Auth: HRS §346-172) (Imp: HRS §346-172; 42 U.S.C. §§2002, 2005, 9833) §